5 using wi-fi – HTC 8500 User Manual

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Getting Connected 105

6.5 Using Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 100

meters. To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless

access point of your service provider. When you are in public places

such as in a coffee shop or restaurant, you will need access to their

public wireless access points (also referred to as “hotspots”).

Note

The availability and range of your device’s Wi-Fi signal depends on

the number, infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal

passes.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network

1.

Open

Comm Manager.

2.

Tap the

Wi-Fi button to turn on/off the wireless function. The Wi-

Fi icon indicates the wireless status.

: Wi-Fi is turned on.

: Wi-Fi is turned off.

3.

After Wi-Fi has been turned on, your device then scans for

available wireless networks in your area. The network names

of the detected wireless networks will be displayed on a pop-up

message window. Tap the desired wireless LAN, then tap

OK.


4.

On the next pop-up message window, tap

The Internet if the

wireless LAN connects your device to the Internet. Otherwise,

tap

Work if the wireless LAN connects your device to a private

network.

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